Rev. Gene and Mrs. Polly James Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rev. Delmer “Gene” James, age 83, and Mrs. Pauline “Polly” Franklin James, age 79, of Dalton, both went to their Heavenly Home on Friday, January 22, 2021. They were married on November 30, 1958 and were married for 62 years, separated by death for only four hours, then reunited again with each other in the presence of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Together they worked hard all their lives building a wonderful legacy to leave behind. They raised a family, built a farm, founded Beaverdale Superette and kept Beaverdale Baptist Church open in the early 1980’s. After retirement Gene “Trailer Man” started “Cleveland Road Trailer Sales” which he operated until March of 2020. He always had a joke to tell and loved to tell people about Jesus and lead them to Christ! He would say, “If your salvation don’t change your life then I wouldn’t trust it to get you to Heaven.” Polly was a wonderful wife, mom, granny and sister who took care of her family until the very end. She was a very giving person and would help anyone in need. She loved doing crafts, flowers, cooking and sewing. Gene was preceded in death by his father, Delmer James; step-father and mother, Charlie and Maude Peden. Polly was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Pearl Franklin. Gene is survived by numerous sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. Polly is survived by a very special sister who she loved dearly and talked to everyday, Frances “Cricket” Keown, niece and nephews. Together they are survived by their sons and daughters-in-law, Donald James, Ray and Angie James, Rickey and Sherry James, Keith James and girlfriend, Randa Murray; grandchildren, Brandi and Justin Holden, Candi James, Brittany and Michael Land, Zack James, Nora and Ava James; great-grandchildren, Kailyn James, Parker and Kaidyn Land and Palmer and Maverick Holden; countless extended family and dear friends. The James family would like to say a special thank you to Connie Whitener for all the help, care and support that she has shown to our parents. A Homegoing Celebration will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, January 25, 2021 at Little Prospect Baptist Church with Pastor Keith James and Bro. Justin Holden officiating. Interment will follow in United Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm till 8:00 pm Sunday, January 24, 2021 also at Little Prospect Baptist Church. (8347 Hwy 2, Dalton, GA 30721) Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.